Top Seafood Restaurants in Richmond, VA
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Richmond, VA. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
Sam Miller’s
Richmond, VA
East Coast Provisions
Richmond, VA
Acacia mid-town
Richmond, VA
Acacia mid-town’s menu is regional American, with an emphasis on seafood and fresh, local, top-quality products with clean flavor profiles, cooked with consideration and to perfection by the Chef.
Lady N’awlins Cajun Café
Richmond, VA
Lady N’awlins Cajun Café is known for great food and good times. They brought some of the great cuisine of Louisiana and the unique culture and atmosphere of New Orleans back to their cozy corner location.
Conch Republic Rocketts
Richmond, VA
Conch Republic Rocketts, a Key West inspired waterfront restaurant, features Island and Cajun inspired dishes including crowd pleasing appetizers, mouthwatering entrees, Key Lime Pie and other homemade desserts, and an extensive island drink list.
Pearl Raw Bar
Richmond, VA
Pearl Raw Bar offers a variety of seafood specialties including local oysters, shrimp and crab legs. Their decor has a classic oyster bar feel that will make you feel relax and comfortable.
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
Richmond, VA
Experience everything that is unique about Richmond at their location. A vibrant city among luscious greenery and calming water. Not to mention expertly prepared local seafood, pizza, and more.
Havana ’59
Richmond, VA
Crumbling plaster walls, string lights and wisps of cigar smoke, welcome you to the “Paris of the Caribbean”, Havana, Cuba in 1959. A restaurant with character, great food, awesome service and “The Cocktail Capital of the World”. At Havana ’59 they implement the tag line “A Revolution in Food” by fusing the cuisines of those cultures that inhabited Cuba. Enjoy their unique eclectic creation.
Buckhead’s
Richmond, VA
Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste their passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, their list offers over 700 labels to complement your dining experience.
The Hard Shell
Richmond, VA
Opened its doors in 1995 in downtown Richmond, The Hard Shell strives to offer the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere. They offer a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish including clams, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crab legs and lobster as well as steaks, ribs and vegetarian options.
Not find what your looking for? Try one of these other cities. Arlington, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach.










